Manchester United endured another frustrating weekend as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth, with Rasmus Hojlund salvaging a late point for Ruben Amorim’s side. The result leaves United languishing in the bottom half of the table and highlights ongoing issues under Amorim, who was openly critical of his squad’s performance, demanding more efficiency in the final third after a series of missed chances.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s dominant 5-1 victory over Tottenham at Anfield secured their 20th English league title, equalling Manchester United’s record for most top-flight titles in English football history. This achievement has intensified scrutiny on United’s current state, especially given their decline since the Sir Alex Ferguson era and Liverpool’s resurgence under Jurgen Klopp and now Arne Slot.
Gary Neville, speaking on Sky Sports, delivered a blunt assessment to the Manchester United hierarchy, stating that Liverpool’s latest triumph means “the debate is over” regarding England’s most successful club. Neville emphasized that Liverpool’s ability to catch up and draw level with United should serve as a wake-up call for those in charge at Old Trafford, warning that it “should cause real tremors” and “heartache and pain” given the effort it took for United to previously move ahead.
Liverpool’s title win was not only a testament to their consistency and tactical evolution under Slot but also a reminder of United’s current shortcomings. With Liverpool now celebrating their first league title in front of fans in 35 years and United struggling to mount a serious challenge, the contrast between the two clubs has rarely been starker.